Top 25 Recreation therapists Jobs in Falls Church, Va

Therapeutic Recreation Leader
City of Alexandria, VA —Alexandria, VA
- $45,121.96 - $60,441.94 a year
- Full-time
- Current TB test
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Writing skills
Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator
Goodwin Living —Falls Church, VA
- $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Loan repayment program
- Health insurance
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Life Enrichment Manager-Health Care Center/Skilled Nursing
The Virginian —Fairfax, VA
- $30 - $35 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Skilled nursing facility
- Mid-level
- Office
Activities Director
Harmony Senior Services —Herndon, VA
- $69,000 - $71,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- 401(k)
Therapeutic Recreation Leader (At-Will)
City of Alexandria, VA —Alexandria, VA
- $21.05 - $28.20 an hour
- Part-time
- Current TB test
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
Recreational Therapist, Behavioral Health Unit
VHC Health —Arlington, VA
- $21.13 - $33.36 an hour
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- BLS Certification
- Inpatient
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Full-Time Licensed Therapist- Recreation/Music/Art
Signet Health Corporation —Washington, DC
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Adults
- Mid-level
- Continuing education credits
- Health insurance
Activities Director
Potomac Courts Assisted Living —Potomac, MD
- Full-time
- Mid-level
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Site Director (Recreation Assistant VIII, Grade S8)
Montgomery County Government —Wheaton, MD
- Email
- Management
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
Clinical Therapist & Art Therapist
Alanna Betts Art Therapy & Counseling —Herndon, VA
- $60 - $90 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Private practice
- LPC
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Activities Director nonexempt
Sunrise Senior Living —Silver Spring, MD
- $25.45 - $31.85 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- Leadership
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Music Therapist (MT-BC) & Activities Professional
Kensington Senior Living, LLC —Reston, VA
- $24 - $32 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
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Child Life Specialist
Children's National Hospital —Washington, DC
- $54,683.20 - $91,145.60 a year
- Full-time
- Anatomy knowledge
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Commuter assistance
- AD&D insurance
Art , music, drama, dance, horticulture or equine therapist - DC, MD, VA area
Applied Behavioral Analysis company —Washington, DC
- $27 - $35 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- Addiction Medicine
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
- Flexible schedule
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Activities Director
Brightview Senior Living, LLC —Rockville, MD
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Program Coordinator or Assistant Program Director (Recreation Assistant VI, Grade S6)
Montgomery County Government —Wheaton, MD
- $20.50 an hour
- Temporary
- Military encouraged
- Entry level
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
Art Therapist
Friends in Transition —Bethesda, MD
- Part-time
- Adults
- Mid-level
- Experience working with children
DIRECTOR, HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Prince William County Public Schools —Prince William County, VA
- $112,948 - $183,090 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- High school
- Mid-level
12d
ART THERAPIST I, CI
State of Maryland - MDH John L. Gildner RICA —Rockville, MD
- $76,608 - $99,105 a year
- Online Application
- Bilingual
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Children
2d
Program Director or Assistant Site Director (Recreation Assistant VII, Grade S7)
Montgomery County Government —Wheaton, MD
- $22.31 an hour
- Temporary
- Management
- English
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave

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Therapeutic Recreation Leader

City of Alexandria, VA -
Alexandria, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$45,121.96 - $60,441.94 a year

Qualifications

Recreation therapy
Driver's License

Full Job Description

Therapeutic Recreation Leader

The City of Alexandria is in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of more than 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Therapeutic Recreation Leader position.

An Overview

The work of this class involves creating, implementing and leading therapeutic recreational programs for older adults with physical, cognitive, and intellectual disabilities; recognizing emergencies and other health threatening conditions for participants at the Adult Day Services Center. The work of this class provides assistance with personal hygiene, physical and cognitive activities, and social interactions. This class creates and implements behavior treatment plans for participants, communicates concerns and makes recommendations regarding the participants' behavioral problems to the direct supervisor, center nurse and center director. The incumbent plans and implements program goals and objectives. The incumbent initiates program activities and plans based on the varied interests and needs of the program participants. The incumbent works independently consulting, when necessary, with the supervisor. The work is performed under the general direction of a Therapeutic Recreation Manager.

What You Should Bring

The ideal candidate should have good knowledge of the social and recreational sciences, including the theory, principles and practices of therapeutic activities. Implementing activities for older adults in an adult day care program setting; knowledge of the aging process; ability to relate to frail and or impaired older adults and adults with disabilities; skilled in interpersonal work relationships; ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing with the program participants, caregivers, and co-workers; ability to break activities down into recreation skill levels that meet the needs of participants; ability to plan and present creative therapeutic activities for older adults. All employees must complete and sign the attached Essential Job Functions sheet.

The Opportunity

Plan and lead daily therapeutic recreational activities
Provide direct care to physically and cognitively impaired participants including toileting, changing soiled clothing.
Provides assistance with ambulation, redirects confused and wandering participants and maintains a safe environment
Inspects equipment and monitors activities to ensure safety standards are met and guidelines are followed.
Keeps accurate documentation of participants progress, Medicaid case notes and assessments, maintains daily attendance records.
Prepares and serves breakfast, lunch and snack;
Housekeeping duties include but are not limited to kitchen clean up, human waste cleanup, yearly outdoor garden clean-up and maintenance.
Food service responsibilities include recording accurate temperatures of catered meal/menu items
In the absence of the Center Nurse, administers medications to participants, reads doctors’ orders, completes the medical administration records;
Completes incident reports in the event of a fall, serious accident, or lost participant.
Performs related work as required

About the Department

The Center for Adult Services (CAS) provides programs and services in Aging; Adult Protective Services; Clinical & Emergency Services; and Community & Residential Support Services for seniors and for persons with mental illness, intellectual disabilities and substance use disorders. CAS provides compassionate and effective person-centered services based on best practices. Our teams support self-determination, safety and recovery for Alexandria residents affected by abuse, neglect, mental illness, intellectual disabilities and substance abuse disorders.

Minimum & Additional Requirements

Two-Year College Degree; Good knowledge of the social and recreational sciences, including the theory, principles, and practices of therapeutic recreation; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities; ability to acquire appropriate certification in CPR and First Aid within the first three months of employment; completion of a minimum 40-hour training program consistent with Department of Medical Assistance Services requirement or Nursing Assistant Certification; employees must possess a valid driver's license issued by the State of their residence; pre-employment drug test; criminal records check; and TB test.

Preferred Qualifications

At least one year of experience in therapeutic recreation, preferably in a community recreation setting or a directly related field working with older adults and persons with disabilities; completion of college-level courses in recreation or gerontology including therapeutic recreation; or acquire appropriate certification from National Certification Council for Activities Professionals.

Notes

This position requires the successful completion of pre-employment background checks including but not limited to: Criminal Records Check; VA State Child Abuse/Neglect Registry; Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Database; Verification of education/certifications; Drug screening and TB test.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 40 hours / week. Hours will be determined with supervisor.

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, military status, or disability.

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